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Discusses how to design an effective center spread in a newspaper (in which two vertical pages are combined into one visual horizontal unit). (SR)

Asserts that editorial pages need a distinctive look so that the reader knows the difference between the editorial page and any other page in the paper. Offers ideas for creating the design, the masthead, the editorial itself, editorial artwork, personal columns, letters to the editor, and photo polls. Discusses eight types of editorial styles. (PRA)

Describes how a writing teacher and a photography teacher teamed up to provide opportunities for high school students to combine their skills in the production of the school newspaper. (MG)

Considers how a scholastic newspaper staff becomes "Award-Winning." Notes that it is important to consider developing effective and functional infographic formats; editing type and page designs with an eye for consistency; writing stories that are all targeted to their teen audience; or modernizing design to keep pace with current publication graphic and design trends. (SG)

Suggests that writing, editing, and design (WED) form a symbiotic relationship on each newspaper, graphics, and feature layout. Describes implementing the WED concept at South Dakota State and during summer workshops for yearbook staff. Notes the positive responses of yearbook staff and advisors. (RS)

Suggests that capturing photographs that have "stopping power" should not be an impossible task, but a reality for student photographers. Lists 19 recent publications and web sites on photography and photojournalism. Discusses ways for scholastic photographers to take pictures with stopping power. (RS)

Presents a list of general qualities that might turn a good yearbook into a great one. Discusses photojournalism, visual elements, editing concerns, personalized coverage, and broad general concerns. (SR)

Urges yearbook graphic designers to use a simple and sophisticated style. Argues that every graphic element must have a reason for taking up space on the page. (RS)

Shares methods of making the portrait section of a school yearbook more interesting by combining design, feature writing, and photography ideas. Stresses the need for photojournalists and reporters to work together on the product. (MG)

Describes five common headline styles, how to place them properly, and their advantages and disadvantages. (SRT)

Offers advice on how to conduct an opinion poll for student publications. Evaluates the process of formulating questions for a sample survey. (MS)

Describes the four basic information graphics: fever, bar, pie, and map. Provides five tips for creating visuals for graphs: (1) plot the numbers first; (2) set the numbers horizontally; (3) make it accurate; (4) use artwork that fits; and (5) use appropriate type. (MS)

Discusses five areas to be dealt with in producing a high school literary magazine: organization, funding, manuscript solicitation, editing, and production. (GT)

Discusses features of recent effective yearbooks that point toward trends of the 1980s: on-the-scene reporting, complete captions, mini-features or featurettes, expressive titles, contemporary graphics, more photographs, photojournalism, and avoidance of gimmicks. (GT)

A survey of faculty advisers in Nebraska high schools examined their approaches to yearbook production. It revealed three approaches to yearbook advising, which were labeled "the good teachers,""the confident journalists," and "the struggling artists." (RL)

Describes how unifying concepts for yearbook sections can provide a fresh look at activities and keep the attention of the contemporary reader. (CRH)

Gives the following guidelines for effective incorporation of graphic techniques in newspapers and yearbooks: (1) understanding of solid basic design, (2) careful consideration of content, and (3) combination of the basics with innovative applications. (AEW)

Suggests the use of initial letters, bold lines, subheads, and gimcracks (a device to add flair to copy blocks) to break up long gray blocks of copy. Presents examples of these typographical tricks. (MS)

Suggests that a major factor in current yearbook design is the use of a dominant factor such as a photograph in a spread. Provides information on how to use photographs, margins, headlines, captions, and color to produce a simple, elegant, and clean-cut look. (TJ)

Highlights six photographic errors that are commonly found in yearbooks and urges that photos be double-checked in the darkroom. (HOD)

Suggests that yearbook designers streamline their designs to maintain the elegance of simplicity. (HOD)